By the 2006 season he had given up his playing role to concentrate solely on management.

He had to give up his role as the local rainmaker.

And behind the scenes at least, he has not given up his role in state politics.

After the season, it was announced that Mueller would be giving up his role as hitting coach to return to a front office position.

Why should the actor give up his role as citizen just because he's in show business.

Within three months the party had given up its leading role and Bulgaria was heading for free elections.

He gave up his executive role last year, saying the company was recovering.

The prince also said that the Queen had no intention of giving up her role soon.

It should give up its current role in the political system immediately.

In 1709, he was permitted to give up his role as cardinal.